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The Veterans Squash Rackets Club of Great Britain (GB Vets for short) established in 1963 aims to provide a variety of friendly squash fixtures, some involving short tours in the UK or abroad, to all players over 35 years of age and runs an age group defined annual Championship. Members receive notifications of the matches/tours and can express their wish to join that event by simple email response.

Players are encouraged to retain the ethos of fair, but competitive play and enjoy the friendly camaraderie and rivalry of a team atmosphere.

To join, simply click here and complete the application form. Please note that all applications are reviewed by the Committee before final approval.

GB Vets vs Chichester Racquets & Fitness Club - 22 November 2025
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Both TeamsThis fixture has been played for more than 30 years, and we are pleased to report that GB Vets won the latest fixture 4-1.

For the full fixture report, click here.

Success For GB Vets - Karakal West of England Masters Event - 24-26 October 2025
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6 Winners 6 Finalists
Winners   
 Finalists    
MO65 Allen Barwise
MO65 Richard Millman
MO70 John Hithersay
MO70 Stuart Hardy
MO75 Ian Graham
MO75 Barry Featherstone
MO80 Allan Whittow
MO80 Chris Ansell
WO45 Catherine Ruffle
WO50 Louisa Dalwood
WO65 Lynne Davies
WO65 Lesley Sturgess

Jesters vs GB Vets (Doubles) - 12 October 2025
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Both TeamsFixture result 1-3 to the Jesters.

For the full match report, click here or the photo on the left.

GB Vets Golf Day Subiton - 8 September 2025
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This year's GB Vets Golf Day, involving 11 members, took place at Surbiton Golf Club on 8th September 2025.

Dillwyn Rosser had nearly a clean sweep of the prizes. For the full report and photos, click here.

European Masters Individual Squash Championships 2025 - Poland
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8 Medals for GB Vets!

For the results from the Championships, click here.

A very professionally run European Masters Tournament was held in Wroclaw, Poland 27/30 August 2025 with just over 600 entries.  

19 GB Vets entered, amassing an excellent total of 8 medals, as below.
Bryan Francis and Wendy Norris reached the semis and 5 members reached the ¼’s – Kevin Connors & Steve Edmondson (MO65), David Matthew (MO70), Ian Ross & Alex Sinclair (MO75).
A thoroughly enjoyable tournament was had by all (except perhaps Richard Millman who had to retire injured!)

Ian Graham
Chairman
Medals Table
 
Gold Medal 
Gold		 Silver Medal 
Silver		 Bronze Medal
Bronze

MO75 - Ian Graham
MO80 - Chris Ansell

 MO60 - Darren Withey
MO75 - Larry Grover 

MO60 - Eamonn Price
WO65 - Lynne Davies
WO70 - Ann Manley
MO80 - Allan Whittow

GB Vets vs Dorking - 25 September 2025
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Both TeamsFixture result 2-3 to Dorking Lawn Tennis and Squash Club.

For the full match report, click here or the photo on the left.

News Updates and Fixture Alerts By Email
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We are trialling using a tool called Sendpulse for contacting members with news and fixture alerts. This is the same product that is used by ESM for contacting players with newsletters and tournament information. An update for the new season was sent out last night, if you do not see it in your inbox please check the spam folder and mark the mail as "Not Spam" if it is there.

James Barrington - Rest in Peace
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We regret to report the passing on 4th August of GB Vets member James Barrington (no relation to Jonah)

A member since 2022 he was just 65 and had suffered from cancer and complications for the past 9 months.

He was a highly accomplished player and excelled at tennis, golf (single figure handicap), cricket (Cambridge Blue) as well as squash.

He will be solely missed by his wife and 2 daughters as well as all those who knew him.

Nigel Belle

President

Veterans Squash Club of GB.

Three Titles For GB Vets At The British Open Masters 2025
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There were 7 members contesting finals. Chair, Ian Graham got the Club off to a good start with a 3-1 victory over fellow member and current World Champion Larry Grover in the MO75’s. Chris Ansell went on to defeat another member Allan Whittow 3-0 in the MO80’s. Mandy Akin (WO60’s) and Catherine Ruffle(WO45’s) were both runners up before Leslie Sturgess won our third title in the WO65’s.
Full details can be found on the ESM website - England Squash Masters.
Ian Graham

Next 10 Upcoming Events
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Thinking of Joining?
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The club is actively seeking to broaden the membership throughout the United Kingdom.

Please click here and follow the steps outlined to apply. Please note all applications to join are reviewed by the Committee before final approval.

Latest Match Reports
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Latest Pages
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50th Anniversary Book
Having celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2013, please remember that the Anniversary Book is still available.

Click here for details.

New Kit Available
title New kit is available - go online. Go to the iPROSPORT website, click on 'Club Zone', scroll down and click on the GB Vets logo and then follow on-screen instructions.

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